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IS 360 - Issues of Social Justice (3)

Drawing from the perspectives of Catholic Social Teaching and Social Work practice, this course explores the concept of social justice and examines the intercultural skills needed to address issues of social justice with individuals and communities. Through a cultural immersion experience abroad, students will be engaged with local communities and participate in community-based learning opportunities in order to develop, practice and assess the intercultural skills needed in working towards social justice on a local-global scale. Prerequisite: Completion of all Level I and 15 hours of Level II course requirements. PRE-2015 CORE: Level II & III.